The Community Involvement Groups (CIG) will play a critical role in the success of ABC’s efforts as they broaden the span of community involvement in the overall process to build consensus.   Formation of these important groups allows for enhanced participation of community members, while making efficient use of their time and talents.  The CIGs will focus on seeking and analyzing information, understanding issues, and providing input on specific issues related to the ABC mission.

The CIGs will be chosen from the more than 300 leadership team submissions who checked off the box that they wanted to be considered for a Community Involvement Group as well. Three initial CIGs will be chartered:

  • Fan Support and Involvement (Chair, Barbara Heck): The mission of this group is to identify, develop, and evaluate opportunities to increase the level of fan support and facilitate public involvement.
  • Corporate Support (Chair, Chuck Sykes and Co-chair, Joe Bourdow, President, Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc.): The mission of this group is to identify, develop, and evaluate opportunities to increase the level of corporate support.
  • Stadium Options (Chair, Craig Sher and Co-Chair, Tony Satterfield, General Manager, Alden Beach Resort): The mission of this group is to identify, develop and evaluate ballpark options.

The selection process will mirror the leadership team selection process with the exception that the CIG chairs and co-chairs will make the recommendation with input from the principal stakeholders and leadership team.

CIG Membership

  • Options for assembling the CIG members include:
    • Selection from applications previously submitted through the nomination process (website, mail-in, stakeholder recommendation)
    • Selection through recommendations made by ABC Coalition members
  • Nominees are subject to interviews prior to selection
  • Membership must be diverse and inclusive
  • Members must make long-term commitment
  • Attendance and involvement will be required
  • Option of evolving membership for applications/resignations

CIG Initial Structure and Operations

  • A board member (chair) and co-chair (a non-board member) will direct the activities of the
  • CIG, including establishing the group
  • Establish  ground rules or guiding principles to ensure efficiency
  • Each CIG will select a secretary for documentation/tracking/communication of CIG meeting notes
  • Consensus or majority rules
  • Establish process/resources for receiving external proposals/suggestions
  • Establish process/resources for requesting external information (technical information, studies, etc.)
  • Meetings will occur via conference call and/or face-to-face
  • Meetings will promote public awareness and transparency
  • Oversee tactical action plan
  • Meeting frequency/locations TBD
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